In a turn of events, actor George Clooney has publicly urged President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 presidential race. This call comes just weeks after Clooney hosted a star-studded fundraiser that raised $28 million for Biden’s re-election campaign.
In his op-ed published in The New York Times, Clooney expressed his admiration for Biden’s long career and achievements but emphasized that age has taken a toll on the president's ability to effectively lead the nation. Clooney cited Biden’s performance at a recent debate and a personal encounter at a fundraiser as key moments that highlighted the president's decline. He stated, "The Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago was not the Joe 'big F---ing deal' Biden of 2010. He wasn’t even the Joe Biden of 2020" (EW.com)
Clooney’s letter has added to a growing chorus of voices within the Democratic Party expressing concerns about Biden’s ability to win against Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Many Democrats, including prominent lawmakers, have privately echoed Clooney’s sentiments, fearing that Biden’s declining health and performance could jeopardize the party’s chances in November. Clooney wrote, "We’re all so terrified by the prospect of a second Trump term that we’ve opted to ignore every warning sign" (EW.com)
The Biden administration has responded by reaffirming the president's commitment to running in 2024, with Biden himself stating that he will not let a single debate overshadow his administration's achievements. However, the debate over Biden’s candidacy is far from over, as the party grapples with the best path forward in a highly contentious political climate. Whether Biden will heed the call and step down remains to be seen, but Clooney’s bold statement has undeniably sparked a critical conversation about the future of Democratic leadership.
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